There are lots of betting options to consider for the upcoming game that has the New York Islanders taking on the Nashville Predators at 12:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 1. To get you prepared to place a wager or build a parlay, check out our best bets and projections below.

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Islanders vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

• This season, New York games have gone over this one’s 5.5-goal over/under 31 times.
• A total of 26 of Nashville’s games have finished with more than 5.5 goals this season.
• The Islanders score 2.69 goals per game, compared to the Predators’ average of 2.55, adding up to 0.3 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
• This game’s over/under is 0.7 less than the 6.2 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Islanders Moneyline: -135

• The Islanders have won 42.3% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (11-15).
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -135 or shorter, New York has put together a 9-10 record (winning 47.4% of its games).
• The Islanders’ implied moneyline win probability is 57.4% in this contest.

Predators Moneyline: +113

• In Nashville’s 23 games playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has six wins.
• When the Predators’ moneyline odds are +113 or longer, they have won three games out of 13 opportunities.
• Nashville’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 46.9% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New York 4, Nashville 2

Islanders Points Leaders

• Anders Lee is one of New York’s top contributors this season with 42 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 14.6%.
• Bo Horvat is another of New York’s top contributors currently with 41 total points (18 goals and 23 assists) to his name.
• Through 58 games, Kyle Palmieri has proven himself as a scoring option for New York. He has 39 points (18 goals and 21 assists).
• In 43 games played this season, Ilya Sorokin (21-18-4) has given up 113 goals.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 54 points (0.9 per game). He has scored 22 goals and 32 assists in 58 games (playing 18:45 per game).
• Jonathan Marchessault is a top contributor for Nashville, with 46 total points this season. He has netted 18 goals and provided 28 assists in 58 contests.
• Roman Josi has nine goals and 29 assists, for a season point total of 38.
• Juuse Saros’ record stands at 13-24-6 on the season, allowing 122 goals (2.9 goals against average) and amassing 1092 saves with a .900 save percentage (36th in the league).

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New York vs. Nashville Game Info

• Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
• Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Elmont, New York
• Venue: UBS Arena

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